Proud to have been part of network

As I retire after 30 years of providing home day care, I look back on very fond memories.

Twenty-four of those years were spent in Bolton and for 17 years I was a member of the Bolton & District Home Child Care Providers Network. I have been honoured to serve as chairperson for the network and I am pleased that the good work of this group will continue.

Caring and responsible providers have always, and will continue to support, each other and to plan wonderful events for the children in their car4e. They are always eager to accept training opportunities that are offered. A huge, positive influence has been the Caledon Parent Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre. I have always greatly appreciated that all home child care providers are able to get together Tuesday mornings at the centre. The marvellous Tuesday staff have always supported and encouraged the network and I am confident that this partnership will continue to be strong.

I want to thank the network for many years of friendship and for the opportunity to work together with caring women to benefit the children in their care. I also sincerely say thank-you for the wonderful retirement party you gave for me. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing past and present members and CPCC/OEYC staff.

It goes without saying that I miss the children, but I want you all to know that I will truly miss all of you and the times we have spent together. I know that with dedicated original members and very capable leadership, your network will continue to grow and I am always proud to have been a part of the Bolton & District Home Child Care Providers Network.

Barb Gorry